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The Josey Foundation

Preselected recipients only Birmingham, Alabama · EIN 205822871

The Josey Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2023 it gave $15,197 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,065 and the largest $5,067. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

The Josey Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Josey Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.

StateGrantsAmount
Alabama2$10,132
Kentucky1$5,065

Grants paid in 2023

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
General fund$5,067
Briarwood Presbyterian Church
Birmingham, AL
General fund$5,065
Romanian-American Mission
Frankfort, KY
General fund$5,065

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Josey Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Josey Foundation give?

$15,197 in tax year 2023, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,065.

Who runs The Josey Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists William Cobb Josey (President), Carolyn Cobb Josey (Secretary/Treasurer), John Howard Josey Jr (Director) and Jan Josey Ehrhardt (Director).

What does The Josey Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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